The Best Route from Dakar to Bamako

The Best Route from Dakar to Bamako

Far and away the easiest route to travel between Senegal and Mali is the one that takes you from Tambacounda to Kédougou in Senegal, and then to Kéniéba, Kita, Kati then Bamako in Mali. The route from Kayes via Diema has really declined over the past several years and...
The Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal

The Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal

Who knew that a little known park in eastern Senegal has lions, hippopotamus, water buffalo, the rare giant Eland, and the northernmost population of chimpanzees in the world. West Africa is not known for its game reserves, but there are a few on offer (like Pendjari)...
Getting to and from the Casamance

Getting to and from the Casamance

We enjoy traveling throughout West Africa, but we are often stuck in the orbit of Senegal’s southern province. The Casamance is naturally beautiful, culturally fascinating and incredibly easy to travel given the limited tourist infrastructure. Unfortunately, a...